11-26-73 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 26 1973 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE (CONTINUED) OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Michael Vance, Fiscal Officer for the Bureau of Sanitation, made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that the Bureau of Sanitation was, in effect, the Bureau of Sewer Maintenance. This year, the bureau cleaned 200,000 feet of sewer which is normally accomplished every six years. The repairs for sewers totaled 600 lineal feet. Mr. Vance stated that the budget as presented was basically the same as last year's budget with the addition of anticipated rising costs. Council President Nemeth thanked Mr. Vance for his presentation. He asked about the request for five vehicles within the bureau. Mr. Vance stated that the vehicles were usually traded every five years or 50,000 miles, if possible. There was a determination made as to the usage during the five years. He stated that, out of the proposed five vehicles to be purchased, only one vehic: was an automobile with the other four being trucks. Councilman Kopczynski asked how many cars would be used in the bureau, and Mr. Vance stated that there were six cars at the Wastewater Plant. Councilman Kopczynski asked how many miles were registered on the Falcon, and Mr. Vance indicated the mileage was about 46,000. He further indicated that the car was in need of much repair. Councilman Kopczynski asked if heavy loads were carried in the automobile, and Mr. Vance stated that, on occasion, certain heavy items were carried; however, the items transported did not warrant a truck. Councilman Kopczynski suggested that perhaps a work vehicle was needed rather than an automobile. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF SOLID WASTE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1 1974, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1974, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Michael Vance, Fiscal Officer for the Bureau of Solid Waste, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the Bureau of Solid Waste is responsible for picking up the trash under the city's trash program. He stated that this would be the first full year of operation on its own revenues because part of the funds last year were obtained through revenue sharing. He expressed hope that the budget would be workable and carry the department through the complete year. Councilman Parent commended Mr. Vance and indicated that this budget and the budget for the Bureau of Sanitation were very well done. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1974, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1974, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Michael Vance, Fiscal Officer for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that the budget was similar to last year's budget, with the budget being funded through the sewer charges on the water bills. Mr. Gene Evans, a member of the staff of the Civic Planning Association, asked if additional personnel were needed to the staff. Mr. Vance stated that additional personnel were proposed because of the plant expansion. He explained that this item had to be budgeted in case of addi- tional hiring. He stated that perhaps the personnel would not be needed and in that case not hired. Councilman Szymkowiak asked if it would be possible to make a cut in the Education and Travel Account. Mr. Vance stated that a large part of that account was used for observing the operation of the city's plant in other areas. He felt this was necessary for the proper maintenan( and operation of the equipment. Councilman Szymkowiak asked when the plant would be completed, an( Mr. Vance indicated that part of the plant would go into operation on January 1 with other process( not being completed until June. Councilman Szymkowiak asked if it would be possible for the personnel to learn about the machinery from the firm installing the equipment. Mr. Vance indicate( that the process was very complicated and the firm was not responsible for instructing the personnel. Councilman Szymkowiak asked about a school being conducted for training the personnel. Mr. Vance was asked to explain the breakdown of the budget items in the Education and Travel Account. He referred to the budget line explanation sheet that had been presented to the Council. Council President Nemeth asked about the position of Safety Officer. Mr. Vance indicated that the plant Safety Officer was Mr. Lehman Haynes. Council President Nemeth stated that the city's Safety Officer was Mr. Paul Gervas. He wondered about the necessity of both positions, and Mr. Vance explained that Mr. Haynes was the plant Safety Officer and did not receive any additional spay for his duties in that capacity. Councilman Miller asked why there was a position of Bureau Superintendent and a position of Superintendent IV. Mr. Vance explained that these positions were Class 4 certified operators in the State of Indiana. He stated that the Bureau Superintendent should really be Bureau Manager. Councilman Miller asked about the new positions created, and Mr. Vance stated that the Janitor position and position of Yardmen were necessary because of the expansion of the plant. Councilman Miller asked if the positions were already filled, and Mr.